Enhancing Curl Gel vs. Mega Hold Gel: Find the Best Styling Product for Your Curls

Enhancing Curl Gel vs. Mega Hold Gel: Find the Best Styling Product for Your Curls

When it comes to styling your hair, there are lots of different options - but what’s best for your curls? It really depends on what you want from your curls and the type of hold you’re looking for. What’s the difference between pur Enhancing Gel and Mega Hold Gel, and which one is right for you?

  • By Maggie Couto
  • August 4, 2025
  • 2 min read

When it comes to styling your hair, there are lots of different options - but what’s best for your curls? It really depends on what you want from your curls and the type of hold you’re looking for. What’s the difference between our Enhancing Gel and Mega Hold Gel, and which one is right for you?

Enhancing Curl Gel vs. Mega Hold Gel: What’s the Difference?

Simply put, the difference between both gels is the level of hold which affects how long your curls last and how defined they are. Both gels are designed to be applied on wet hair, after the Hydrating Curl Creme for the best results. We’ve used lots of curl-friendly ingredients in the gels so your curls will look their best, no matter which one you choose!

The Enhancing Curl Gel: Soft Hold and Beachy Curls

Our Enhancing Curl Gel is perfect for those who want a softer hold with a more beachy, looser curl. The Enhancing Gel is lightweight and more like a serum in texture. It’s designed to hold and define curls with no crunch, which some customers prefer for a more natural look. However, the softer hold means your curls may not last as long compared to a stronger gel.

Key Features of the Enhancing Curl Gel:

  • Lightweight, serum-like texture
  • Provides soft, natural-looking definition
  • No crunch finish

The Mega Hold Gel: Strong Hold and Long-Lasting Definition

Our Mega Hold Gel has a stronger hold and it has a thicker texture than the Enhancing Gel. It contains natural sugar to help lift the curls and hold them tightly throughout the drying process. To add more hold and minimize frizz, this gel creates a cast around your curls that can be gently scrunched out once your hair is completely dry.
The result? Soft, defined curls that last all day.

Key Features of the Mega Hold Gel:

  • Thicker, strong-hold formula
  • Creates a cast for long-lasting definition
  • Minimises frizz
  • Ideal for more definition or for those who need a stronger hold

Not a Fan of Gel? Try Our Volumising Curl Mousse!

If gel isn’t your go-to product, we also have our lightweight Volumising Curl Mousse. It’s perfect for creating bouncy, soft curls with lots of volume. For the best of both worlds, you can even combine the mousse with one of our gels to create more hold and definition, while maintaining volume.

At Only Curls, we have styling products to suit all curl types and textures. If you’re not sure if a product is right for you, why not try it in our handy 100ml size first? It’s the perfect way to experiment with different products so you can get the best results! 

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